Oncology MSc/PGCert

    Oncology MSc/PGCert

    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 6,007 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Oncology MSc/PGCert

    About

    Course overview

    Join the fight against cancer and learn more about the biological and molecular aspects of the disease as well as the diagnosis and treatment of oncology.

    Taught by internationally recognised scientists and clinicians in cancer research, you examine everything from the cellular and molecular biology of cancer to the techniques used in cancer research before focusing on cancer treatment and novel cancer drug development.

    Students will deepen their knowledge in all areas of cancer research and choose a project in an area they are particularly interested in. Students will join a research group working in that area and conduct an in-depth six-month independent research project making use of some of the latest technology in oncology and strengthening their ability to successfully evaluate and interpret cancer research data.

    For over 20 years our Oncology MSc and PGCert courses have been providing up-to-date knowledge and training to scientists and clinicians, giving them a unique approach to the study of cancer.

    At Nottingham, students receive a thorough grounding in oncology that will help you succeed in your career tackling one of the world's biggest killers.

    PGCert Oncology

    Oncology Postgraduate Certification is available to NHS-funded applicants only. Both the UK and International fees for Oncology PGCert are £4,250.

    View our alumni profiles page to see what previous students say about their experience on the course.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Undergraduate degree2:2 in a relevant subject like Biological and Medical Sciences
    International and EU equivalentsWe accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

    For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.
    IELTS6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)
    English language requirementsAs well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

    Meeting our English language requirements

    If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

    If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

    For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance

    Visa restrictions

    International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

    Career

    Careers

    We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students.

    Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

    Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Graduate destinations

    Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers. Some have gone on to roles specifically in oncology including:

    • PhDs
    • clinical careers including work in clinical trials
    • medical writing
    • pharmaceutical industry roles
    • research institutes
    • other postgraduate medicine programmes

    Others have used their transferable skills and knowledge in positions including:

    • Patent Lawyers
    • Recruitment Consultants

    Career progression

    The average starting salary for postgraduates from the School of Medicine was £30,100.*

    * HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    6,007 / year(s)
    Oncology MSc/PGCert
    University of Nottingham
    University of Nottingham
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Nottingham

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